Sensory toys for kids have numerous benefits to help a child diagnosed with sensory challenges: Increase focus Improve mood Reduce anxiety Encourage the development of fine motor skills Support cognitive thinking With that said, let’s explore 12 helpful sensory toys…
A PT’s Opinion on Sitting Cross Legged – Tailor Sitting
What is the Tailor Sitting (“Sitting Cross Legged or Criss Cross Applesauce”) Position? If you know what “criss-cross applesauce” sitting looks like, you have seen a tailor sitting position (also known as sitting cross legged). This position is when a…
5 Physical Therapy Tools You Already Have at Home
Before you click ‘purchase’ on that online order or grab your keys to drive to the nearest Target, look around your home first. You may already have some physical therapy tools in disguise! Wonder what those household items are? Read…
12 Must-Know Sensory Room Ideas
Are you looking for sensory room ideas to create the ultimate space? Whether you are designing a sensory area for the home, school, or clinic, these budget-friendly ideas will help you put together a fun and safe haven for your…
3 Fun Pediatric Physical Therapy Games and Activities
Rumor has it that pediatric physical therapists are also known as exercise disguisers, the loudest cheerleaders, and master negotiators. Wonder what fun physical therapy games are commonly used? Read on to find out three of my favorite pediatric physical therapy…
The GYMBOX Kids Indoor Playground (Buyer’s Review Guide)
Are you looking for a kids indoor playground to enhance your child’s strength, flexibility, and gross motor skills? If you answered yes, then the GYMBOX is worth learning about. Whether you need to use it at home, at school, or…
The 101 on W Sitting Position
What is W-Sitting? W-Sitting is when a child sits with their knees folded over in front of them, placing their feet and ankles on either side of their hips. This position is known as W-sitting because it creates a W…
What Is Fine Motor Skills?
What is fine motor skills? You may hear this term used commonly amongst therapists, doctors, and other medical personnel. For most, we use our fine motor functions daily, like holding a cup of coffee, using our fingers to scroll on…
Visual Motor Integration (8 Simple Activities for Children)
What is visual motor integration? Visual motor integration is the ability for your child’s hands and eyes to work together to guide their movements. Their eyes tell their brain how to move, and then their brain tells their hands to…
6 Tips To Choose The Best Pediatric Therapy Intensive Program
Over the last decade or so, Pediatric Therapy Intensive programs have become more common, and more children are benefiting from them every day. With this growth, we have seen an increase in the types and locations of these phenomenal programs….
What Is Gross Motor Skills?
What is gross motor skills? For most, we use our gross motor functions daily while not thinking much of it, like sitting up to get out of bed in the morning. For others, this very task of sitting up may…
7 At-Home Peanut Ball Therapy Exercises to Try
A peanut ball is a versatile therapy tool utilized by both physical and occupational therapists which can also be used for simple and effective home exercises for your kiddo. Here are seven physio ball or peanut ball exercises to try…
